Eleanor Burnhill

Around 100 asylum seekers were sleeping in tents around the International Protection Office in Dublin city centre this week

Emergency shelter provided for IP applicants in Dublin

Emergency accommodation was provided last night to all International Protection applicants seeking shelter who were sleeping rough near the International Protection Office in Dublin, according to the Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly.

Ireland • 02 Mar 24

Former president Mary McAleese said citizens of Ireland were not homogenous

McAleese calls for yes votes in referendums

Former president Dr Mary McAleese has said Ireland is very fortunate to have a written constitution, which she described as an overarching formal agreed code between the State and its citizens.

Ireland • 01 Mar 24

The Taoiseach said there was a need to get on with major public transport projects like BusConnects, Dart+ and Metrolink

Taoiseach 'frustrated' over public capital project delays

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said far too many important public capital projects are taking too long to reach completion.

Ireland • 22 Feb 24

Only one case of measles has been confirmed this year in Ireland after a man died earlier this month (file image)

Eleven suspected measles cases reported by HPSC

Eleven possible cases of measles have been reported by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in its weekly Infectious Disease Report, which was published online today.

Ireland • 21 Feb 24

Maverick has been living with Ita Murray at her home in south Dublin

Puppy love: One family's journey to help train guide dog

Maverick, the 11-month old yellow labrador whose name suits his nature arrived in Ita Murray's house in south Dublin when he was just a small puppy. Now he is almost fully grown and ready for assessment.

Ireland • 21 Feb 24

It is the third such incident in the last four months (Pic: Sheriff YC)

Club 'devastated' after further vandalism to pitches

The chair of Sheriff Youth Club has said members of their youth football club have been left "devastated" after their pitches in Fairview in Dublin were left vandalised and damaged by track marks.

Dublin • 12 Feb 24

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in children aged under one, pregnant women and those who are immunosuppressed (Stock image)

HPSC reports nine cases of suspected measles

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported nine cases of suspected measles here, as of Saturday 3 February.

Ireland • 08 Feb 24

Daa announced a €400 million spend on 20 sustainability projects

Dublin Airport expansion 'essential' for economic growth

Minister of State Jack Chambers has said he believes the personal criticism of Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan by Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary was "very unfair".

Ireland • 07 Feb 24